DOUGLAS PICKEN
Financial Adviser · Melbourne, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
2008 - Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment (Historical SIA / FINSIA) - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2010 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst - Professional Designations - CAIA
2014 - Master of Business Administration - Masters Degree (AQF 9) - AGSM/UNSW
2018 - Diploma of Financial Markets - Diploma (AQF 5) - AFMA
2021 - Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2025 - Commercial Law - Other - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2025 - Tax for Financial Advising - Other - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
🏢 Professional Memberships
AICD
Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA)
CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)
ℹ️ What is a Financial Adviser?
A registered Financial Adviser is authorised under an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) to provide personal advice on investments, superannuation, life insurance, and other financial products to retail clients.
Financial advisers must meet strict education, training, and ethical standards set by ASIC. This includes holding relevant qualifications, meeting ongoing professional development requirements, and maintaining appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
Data source: ASIC Financial Advisers Register via data.gov.au, updated weekly.